In many ways, the monthly active user count is the most important number in tech. Itâs a key performance indicator that helps determine the general popularity of a given network, along with being used to help determine value. Hereâs a look at the monthly active user (MAU) count for seven of the major social networks. 1. Facebook: 1.59 billion (December, 2015) Facebook surpassed 1.5 billion people as of their last quarter. If the social network was a country, it would now be the most populous in the worldâeven bigger than China. Even more stunning is its monthly mobile active users, which surpassed 1.4 billion users last quarter.
Neuroglia are non-neuronal cells of the nervous system. It is also called glial cells or glia, which is a Greek work meaning glue. The name comes from what appears to be the function of neuroglia, which is to act as a glue to neurons.Neuroglia are seen in nervous tissues as cells surrounding the neurons.efinition. noun, plural: neuroglia. A cell that surrounds a nerve cell that is responsible for providing mechanical and physical support, supplying nutrients and oxygen to the neuron, providing electrical insulation between neurons, and maintaining homeostasis.
Microglia, also sometimes known as âHortega cells,â are a special type of cell in the human brain and spinal cord. Their main job is to provide immune support and to protect the tissues of the brain and spine from invading microorganisms, diseases, and infections, and they are usually considered to be one of the most important supporting structures of the central nervous system (CNS).